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The Five "Ups" of Getting Early Stage VC Deal Flow

This is going to be BIG.

Good deal flow or not, its super easy to keep busy as an investor. Youre at a firm that writes checks, your name and e-mail wind up in investor databases and BAM , Inbox 22,821. Just because youre busy doesnt mean any of it is worth fundingespecially if youre not diversifying your sources. Also, be careful not to fall in.

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20 Years As a CEO: What I Wish I Knew Then

StartupNation

What if I could help people easily get tickets to live events (sports, concerts, theatrical performances—you name it)? And so, in 2005, I decided to start a business with only $100 in my pocket. So, here’s what the business rollercoaster taught me (sometimes harsh truths) besides holding on tight, of course. CEO Lesson #2.

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7 Proven Inbound Marketing Tips to Grow Your Startup

StartupNation

Starting a business today is easier thanks to the internet. If you want to start and grow your business , you need to leverage marketing strategies that aren’t costly and can help you stand out of the crowd. More efficient at controlling business expenses than traditional/outbound marketing. What does this mean? The good news?

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Seven Stars Launches $40M Fund Backing Founders Shaping the Future of AI Applications

American Entrepreneurship

Seven Stars is positioning itself as a launchpad for the next generation of AI founders, providing them with pre-seed and seed-stage funding, to help build products that aim to empower billions globally—not just the top 10%. Founder-First Values Rooted in Grit and Storytelling The story behind the name “Seven Stars” is personal.

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20 Years As a CEO: What I Wish I Knew Then

StartupNation

What if I could help people easily get tickets to live events (sports, concerts, theatrical performances—you name it)? And so, in 2005, I decided to start a business with only $100 in my pocket. So, here’s what the business rollercoaster taught me (sometimes harsh truths) besides holding on tight, of course. CEO Lesson #2.

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AI integration: How to bring AI into your workflows

The Zapier Blog

As a kid, I was deeply traumatized by the Borg in Star Trek: Next Generation —so it's safe to say that I had some baggage to work through when I first started hearing the term "AI integration." It's the difference between using AI as a novelty and making it part of how your business operates every day. Learn more.

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Can You Build a Business with $100 or Less? Yes … and Here’s How

StartupNation

Yet, despite all the buzz and frenzy around it, the business failed. So, does that mean you don’t have the slightest chance to bootstrap a business with little money and keep it afloat (ideally, thriving)? As I’ve already slipped the spoiler in the title, you can start a business under $100. Business Toolkit.

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